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planted? What is the advantage of transplanting over 

 putting the seeds in place? What special preparation of 

 the ground is made for sweet potato plants ? What is the 

 manner of planting the common potato ? Why is there less 



FIG. 46. At work in the garden. 



need of care in the preparation of the soil for corn and po- 

 tatoes than for onions, radish, and lettuce ? 



3. Examine closely the various garden seeds provided in 

 the small labeled vials so you may be sure of making no 

 mistakes later when you will be required to recognize at sight 

 and to name any kind given you from unlabeled lots. 



What is meant by a seed? What are the conditions under 

 which the life dormant within it becomes manifest? 



